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#155 - The Russian Empire III - Fight or Flight?
Given the extreme circumstances, orders went out to remove informers using all available means; which led to arrests, interrogations and harsh sentences.
Meanwhile in 1844, the government issued a new decree forbidding traditional Jewish clothing and head coverings, with dire consequences.
Would Sir Moses Montefiore’s visit alleviate any of these difficult challenges?
Chapters
00:00 The Struggle Against Forced Assimilation
02:55 The Role of Informants in Jewish Communities
05:47 The Consequences of Informing
08:51 The Murder of Informers and Community Response
15:01 The Rizhner's Imprisonment and Escape
21:11 The Clothing Decree and Its Implications
30:38 Resistance to Assimilation and Clothing Laws
37:55 Impact on Women and Family Dynamics
44:33 The Role of Sir Moses Montefiore
52:40 Continuing Challenges in the Russian Empire
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Given the extreme circumstances, orders went out to remove informers using all available means; which led to arrests, interrogations and harsh sentences.
Meanwhile in 1844, the government issued a new decree forbidding traditional Jewish clothing and head coverings, with dire consequences.
Would Sir Moses Montefiore’s visit alleviate any of these difficult challenges?
Chapters
00:00 The Struggle Against Forced Assimilation
02:55 The Role of Informants in Jewish Communities
05:47 The Consequences of Informing
08:51 The Murder of Informers and Community Response
15:01 The Rizhner's Imprisonment and Escape
21:11 The Clothing Decree and Its Implications
30:38 Resistance to Assimilation and Clothing Laws
37:55 Impact on Women and Family Dynamics
44:33 The Role of Sir Moses Montefiore
52:40 Continuing Challenges in the Russian Empire
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